Full-Time Live in Special Needs Nanny

Special Needs Caregiver– Tuscaloosa, Alabama

A warm and professional family in Tuscaloosa is seeking a qualified and compassionate caregiver to provide dedicated, one-on-one support for their young son, who will be turning 2 in June. He has cerebral palsy and would benefit from attentive daytime care in a nurturing environment.

Position Details

Schedule: Full-time 8:00am - 5:00pm

Guaranteed: 45 hours

Compensation: $28–$32 per hour

Start Date: ASAP

Commitment: Long-term

Live-In: Private bedroom and bathroom available

About the Child
Their son is cognitively age-appropriate, curious, and engaging, but experiences physical challenges related to cerebral palsy. He is making great progress with mobility and currently uses a gait trainer and walker. He attends PT, OT, and speech therapy, and would benefit from a caregiver who can help reinforce these developmental goals at home.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, hands-on care for a toddler with special needs

• Assist with mobility, including use of a gait trainer and walker

• Safely lift and transfer the child (approximately 25 lbs)

• Transport to and from therapy appointments (PT, OT, speech)

• Reinforce therapy exercises and developmental goals

• Engage in age-appropriate, early education-focused activities

• Maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing environment

Qualifications:

• Must have a valid drivers license

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

• Ability to provide 3–5 professional references

• CPR certification required

• Experience working with children with cerebral palsy strongly preferred

• Background or credentials in occupational therapy (OT), physical therapy (PT), speech therapy, and/or special needs care highly preferred